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How to cope in the snow

Colder weather is expected to arrive later this week, with temperatures predicted to drop to -2C.

Snow is forecast from January 22-26, when temperatures won't exceed 3C.

Forecast for the end of the month

January 22 - Rain / snow showers. Max 3C / Min 0C

January 23 - Rain / snow. 3C / 0C

January 24 - Rain / snow showers. 3C / 0C

January 25 - Rain / snow. 3C / 0C

January 26 - Rain / snow. 4C / -1C

What does the Met Office say?

On the long range forecast section of their website the Met Office states, for the period between January 16-25: "The rain could turn to snow almost anywhere, but particularly across northern and central areas. especially later in this period.

"Some drier, brighter, quieter spells are likely, perhaps with snow showers, especially in the east. During such spells, frost could become widespread and severe."

For January 26 to February 9 the Met Office say: "During the last week of January and into early February, there is an increased likelihood of cold weather being established across all of the UK.

"This would bring a greater risk of snow, ice and widespread frost, particularly across northern parts of the country.

"However, there remains uncertainty over the extent of the cold weather and how long it will last, and it is still possible that some milder and wetter interludes will intersperse this generally cold period, especially in the south."